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INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Individuals and Families

For individuals and families faced with sensitive matters that cross civil, criminal and family law, The Paul Firm serves as a holistic partner, providing legal and strategic advice. Leveraging decades of state and federal prosecutor experience and years of trial and investigative practice in state and federal court, The Paul Firm helps clients triage complicated situations, assess safety risks and see around corners to protect their best interests.

Often in the wake of harm, the path ahead is not clear. If you do not know the best next step, call on us as a trusted thought partner. Learn more about our crisis response service for individuals and families: THE PATH.

Sample Matters

  • Obtained financial compensation for individuals who experienced sexual assault and abuse of minors.

  • Advised families responding to in-school or online bullying and sexual conduct

  • Counseled survivors debating whether to pursue criminal or civil remedies

  • Represented complainants and respondents in Title IX proceedings

  • Guided witnesses, survivors and accused during criminal investigations

  • Counseled families seeking to report online exploitation of child to law enforcement

  • Advocated to law enforcement, workplaces and universities on behalf of clients

  • Represented public figures facing unfounded threats to reputation

  • Obtained orders of protection

  • Consulted on response strategies for issues related to physical safety

Services

  • We help survivors seek protection and justice in matters including:

    • sexual assault and misconduct

    • domestic and dating violence

    • sex trafficking

    • blackmail

    • stalking

    • physical violence

  • Suffering harassment or discrimination in the workplace can be isolating and confusing. The Paul Firm guides individuals trying to determine the best next steps in these difficult circumstances. We also provide guidance on wage disputes, termination and compensation.

  • We help families of kids reporting, accused and implicated in matters involving cyber security, including:

    • online harassment and bullying

    • in school harassment and bullying

    • child pornography

    • child exploitation

    • transfer of nude images

    • deepfakes

  • Title IX processes can be emotionally taxing, confusing and disruptive. We leverage trauma-informed principles to represent complainants and respondents in campus proceedings.

  • If you are considering reporting criminal conduct to law enforcement, responding to a subpoena or addressing other law enforcement action, leverage The Paul Firm’s years of experience in the criminal system to guide you.

    We also handle select criminal defense cases. Reach out to see if your case might be a fit.

  • We specialize in sensitive cases in which social media and electronic communication are implicated, and work to protect your privacy, including in matters involving:

    • online harassment and bullying

    • revenge porn, sextortion

    • transfer of nude images

    • deepfakes

  • We help public figures and family offices discreetly assess and manage risk and conduct investigations into breaches of trust.

  • We are licensed private investigators who help clients assess safety risks and create plans to protect themselves.

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If you feel like this applies to you, we’d love to assist you further.